Canterbury is a historic city in the east of Kent and the southeast of England. It lies on the River Stour about 55 miles (89 km) south-east of London and 6 miles (10 km) south of Whitstable. Kent’s only city has been England’s primary ecclesiastical centre since the late 6th century. The cathedral and surrounding…
Maidstone lies on the banks of the River Medway in South East England. It’s the largest settlement in Kent, where it serves as the county town. It lies 32 miles (52 km) south-east of the centre of London and 8 miles (13 km) south of Gillingham. Historically, the town has been very much at the…
Margate is a town and seaside resort in north-east Kent on the south coast of England. Situated on Kent’s north coast, the town lies approximately 16 miles north-east of Canterbury and 4 miles north of Ramsgate. By the early 13th century the town’s port had gained important national status. And, by the early part of…
Ramsgate is a seaside resort in East Kent on the south coast of England. Situated on the English Channel, the town lies approximately 15 miles north-east of Canterbury and 15 miles north of Dover. For may years, Ramsgate operated a busy cross-channel ferry service. Today, much of the town’s ex-port has been transformed into one…
Folkestone is a Kent port town and tourist destination situated on the English Channel. It is a great place for a staycation being on the southern edge of the Kent Downs and within easy reach of both Dover and Canterbury. It was always regarded as a ferry town but since 1994, Folkestone has also been…
Dover is a Port town and major ferry point in Kent, South East England. It faces the French port of Calais across the Strait of Dover, which at a distance of 21 miles (33 km) is the narrowest part of the English Channel. Dover lies on the banks of the River Dour, situated some 15…
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